Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

Family Lore

Elizabeth Acevedo

12 hours • first pub 2023 (editions)

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Description

From bestselling, National Book Award–winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes her first novel for adults, the story of one Dominican-American family told through the voices of its women as they await a gathering that will forever change their lives...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
reflective 60%
hopeful 30%
sad 26%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
inspiring 17%
tense 13%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 15% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.17

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